Roger M. Hench

Roger McMillen Hench, 74, of Susquehanna Twp., passed away Thursday, December 15, 2011, in the Community General Osteopathic Hospital. Born April 1937, in Loysville, PA, he was the son of the late Donald Wade and Ruby McMillen Hench.

He was a past president of the Paxtang Fire Company and former Paxtang Borough councilman. He served in the US Navy on Destroyers Manley and Bordelon. Roger retired from AMP, Inc. after 37 years of service and he was a member of the Centre Presbyterian Church in Loysville.

Surviving are his wife, Marilyn Sue Hench, 2 sons, Brian K. Hench, wife Stephanie, of Linglestown and Thomas R. Hench, wife Lori, of Hanover; 4 grandchildren, Christopher, Daniel, Kyle and Eric; 1 brother, Edwin C. Hench, wife Maureen, of Camp Hill, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter Susan E. Hench, and 2 brothers, Keith and Ronald Hench.

A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 19, 2011, in Centre Presbyterian Church, Loysville, with the Rev. Arlene B. Dunn, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his church, 3912 Freeman Hollow Road, Loysville, PA 17047.

Arrangements under the direction of Neill Funeral Home, Harrisburg, PA.